Federal Register / Vol. 70, No.
223 / Monday, November 21, 2005 / Notices
Room 700, Arlington, Virginia 22203;
fax 703/358–2281.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Division of Management Authority,
telephone 703/358–2104.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Endangered Species
The public is invited to comment on
the following applications for a permit
to conduct certain activities with
endangered species. This notice is
provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Written data, comments, or requests for
copies of these complete applications
should be submitted to the Director
(address above).
Applicant: Robin D. Nations,
Brookhaven, MS, PRT–110370.
The applicant requests a permit to
import the sport-hunted trophy of one
cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) taken in
Namibia, for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species.
Applicant: National Zoological Park,
DC, PRT–107677.
The applicant requests a permit to
export serum samples from one male
captive Asian elephant (Elephas
maximus) to the Rotterdam Zoo, the
Netherlands for the purpose of
enhancement of the survival of the
species/scientific research.
Applicant: Woodland Park Zoological
Gardens, Seattle, WA, PRT–108484.
The applicant requests a permit to
import semen samples from one male
captive Asian elephant (Elephas
maximus) from Canada for the purpose
of breeding and enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Applicant: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical
Garden, Cincinnati, OH, PRT–108598.
The applicant requests a permit to
import semen samples from black-
footed cats (Felis nigripes) from South
Africa for the purpose of breeding and
enhancement of the survival of the
species.
Applicant: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG
Aquarium, Pittsburgh, PA, PRT–108766.
The applicant requests a permit to
import four live captive-born African
wild dogs (Lycos pictus) from the De
Wildt Cheetah Centre, in South Africa
for the purpose of breeding and
enhancement of the survival of the
species.
Applicant: John D. Smith, Metter, GA,
PRT–114211.
The applicant requests a permit to
import the sport-hunted trophy of one
male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus
pygargus) culled from a captive herd
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maintained under the management
program of the Republic of South Africa,
for the purpose of enhancement of the
survival of the species.
Applicant: Kole Productions, Inc., Las
Vegas, NV, PRT–111429, 111430.
The applicant requests permits to
export two captive-born tigers (Panthera
tigris) to worldwide locations for the
purpose of enhancement of the species
through conservation education. The
permit numbers and animals are: PRT–
111429, ‘‘Kirra,’’ and 111430, ‘‘Sedona.’’
This notification covers activities to be
conducted by the applicant over a three-
year period and the import of any
potential progeny born while overseas.
Dated: October 28, 2005.
Monica Farris,
Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits,
Division of Management Authority.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Notice of Availability for the Renewal
of an Expired Section 10(a)(1)(B)
Permit for Incidental Take of the
Golden-Cheeked Warbler in Travis
County, TX (Caster)
SUMMARY: On September 24, 1999, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)
issued a section 10(a)(1)(B) permit,
pursuant to Section 10(a) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act), for
incidental take of the golden-cheeked
warbler (GCW) (Dendroica chrysoparia)
to John and Christine Caster
(Applicants). The permit (TE–012423)
was for a period of five years and
expired on September 24, 2004. The
requested permit renewal will extend
the permit expiration by five years from
the date the permit is reissued.
DATES: To ensure consideration, written
comments must be received on or before
December 21, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to review
the request for extension, former
incidental take permit, or other related
documents may obtain a copy by
written or telephone request to Scott
Rowin, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Sevice,
10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin,
Texas 78758, (512/490–0057 ext. 224).
Documents will be available for public
inspection by written request, or by
appointment only, during normal
business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at
the Fish and Wildlife Service Austin
Office. Comments concerning the
request for renewal should be submitted
in writing to the Field Supervisor at the
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above address. Please refer to permit
number TE–012423–0 when submitting
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Rowin at the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service Austin Office, 10711
Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, Texas
78758, (512/490–0057 ext. 224)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9
of the Act prohibits the ‘‘taking’’ of
endangered species such as the GCW.
However, the Service, under limited
circumstances, may issue permits to
take endangered wildlife species
incidental to, and not the purpose of,
otherwise lawful activities. Regulations
governing permits for endangered
species are at 50 CFR 17.22. This notice
is provided pursuant to Section 10(c) of
the Act and National Environmental
Policy Act regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).
Applicant: John and Christine Caster
plan to construct a single family
residence (SFR) on their 10-acre lot
located adjacent to City Park Road in
Austin, Travis County, Texas. The
construction of a SFR on approximately
one acre of the 10-acre lot will eliminate
less than one acre of GCW habitat and
indirectly impact less than four
additional acres of habitat. The original
permit included, and the Applicants
continue to propose to compensate for,
incidental take of the GCW by providing
$1,500 to the Balcones Canyonlands
Preserve, and placing a perpetual
conservation easement on the remaining
approximately nine acres to the
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Since
this property is located within the
acquisition boundaries of the Balcones
Canyonlands Preserve, it will add
additional acreage to the preserve. The
Applicants have agreed to follow all of
the existing permit terms and
conditions. If renewed, all of the permit
terms and conditions will remain the
same, and no additional take will be
authorized.
Larry G. Bell,
Acting Regional Director, Region 2,
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Issuance of Permits
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits for
marine mammals.
SUMMARY: The following permits were
issued.
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